By Ifham Nizam More women reported that they were not aware of job opportunities in the tourism sector, a study conducted by Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance (SLTA) reveals. According to the study, 44% of the 453 respondents said a male member of the family, father or […]

by Rex Clementine Any player who has featured in two ICC Under-19 World Cups has to be special. Such unique talents are groomed early in their careers and eventually go on to captain the team when the time is ripe. Angelo Mathews is one such and so is Upul Tharanga. Kamindu Mendis

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]

People’s Bank has been named among the top 20 employers among AICPA and CIMA members in recognition of the bank’s contribution to the growth of management accountancy in Sri Lanka. The award was presented at the AICPA and CIMA Top Employer 2024 Award Ceremony held on recently at the Shangri-La, Colombo. The AICPA & CIMA […]

The Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando, has stated that the Sri Lankan Government will be handing over the operation of Mattala International, Ratmalana International and Colombo International Airports to India. He has added that Sri Lanka is a part of India! Has he lost his senses? Separately, should it not be the role of the […]

The Rotary Foundation has announced accepting applications for fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship, which covers tuition and living expenses, increases the capacity of dedicated peacebuilders from communities around the world to prevent and resolve conflict by offering academic training, field experience, and professional networking. In a press release the Foundation said: As a humanitarian organ...

The men’s marathon world record holder, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, 24, has died in a road accident in his home country. He was killed alongside his coach, Rwanda’s Gervais Hakizimana, in a car on a road in western Kenya. A third person was taken to hospital after the accident at about 23:00 local time (20:00 GMT), […]

By Zinara Rathnayake Jezima Mohammed has run a small workshop and boutique, Jez Look Batiks, from her home in Matara, Sri Lanka, for nearly seven decades. Now in her 80s, she still works every day. When visitors stop by, the batik artist proudly shows off framed letters from Buckingham Palace and a photo of Queen Elizabeth II […]

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), Kandy Branch, recently inaugurated the first computer lab and Information Technology (IT) training centre with the generous support from UK-based Dr. Suresh Lopez, an IT professional, and in partnership with the Skill Development and Training International Institute (STDI). The inauguration session was held at the Kandy District Branch office […]

Japan Airlines has named a woman as its next president for the first time, a rare appointment for a major Japanese firm – and global airline. Mitsuko Tottori joined the flag carrier as a flight attendant in 1985, before working her way up. She said she hoped her promotion would give other women the courage […]

By Reemus Fernando She was not among the medal winners at the Asian Games. While her junior counterparts hogged the limelight at the quadrennial event, veteran runner Gayanthika Abeyratne had to settle for a fourth place finish as her best feat at the Asian Games. But the 37-year-old is standing tall above the rest of […]

Monday 13rd November, 2023 Anyone’s death diminishes us. However, with apologies to Donne, we are diminished beyond measure when the veterans of the fourth estate depart. On Saturday (11), former editor of The Island Gamini Weerakoon crossed the Great Divide. His funeral took place yesterday. Our readers may recall the pivotal role he played in […]

Jetwing Vil Uyana, has been included inclusion in the esteemed 2024 Fodor’s Finest Hotels List. This exclusive recognition, curated by Fodor’s editors and their extensive global network of independent writers, shines a spotlight on 60 of the world’s most extraordinary hotels, with Jetwing Vil Uyana standing as the sole Sri Lankan resort on this prestigious […]

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) continued its legacy of excellence in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) at its annual graduation ceremony on October 26, 2023, held at the BMICH in Colombo. Under the theme “Elevating Excellence, Celebrating HRM Professionals,” the event commemorated the dedication and achievements of 699 graduates who completed […...

Last week, The Island editorial referenced this column, establishing a link between the theme of multiple truths, particularly in the context of religious beliefs, and the philosophical concept of Epistemology. Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that deals with how knowledge is acquired, justified, and evaluated. It is intimately connected to the concepts of comprehension, […]

By Srian Obeyesekere Shevon Daniel from St. Joseph’s College, Colombo was adjudged the Outstanding Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year and Vishmi Gunaratne from Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha the Most Outstanding Schoolgirl cricketer at the 45th awards ceremony of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association conducted in conjunction with Sri Lanka Cricket. The grand ceremony was […]The post S...

By Udari Abeyasinghe One of the principles of free education is to provide opportunities in higher education. In 2020, then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issued directives to the University Grants Commission (UGC) to increase university admissions by an additional 12,000 students, in line with his election manifesto. Subsequently, student enrollments were increased with inadequate resources allocat...